Cost of living in Mercedes is 31% higher than in Duran (without rent).
Rent in Mercedes is 21% more expensive than in Duran.
Cost of living including rent in Mercedes is 27% higher than in Duran.
Food in Mercedes is 45% more expensive than in Duran.
Transport in Mercedes is 17% cheaper than in Duran.
| Mercedes | Duran | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mercedes | Duran | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14 $ | 4.73 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.6 $ | 36 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.77 $ | 7.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.98 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.76 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.93 $ | 0.84 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.75 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.63 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.49 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.17 $ | 8.12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 2.3 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.27 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.62 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.42 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.82 $ | 5.64 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.2 $ | 0.31 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.9 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.84 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.9 $ | 17.2 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 36 $ | 36.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.34 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.96 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.83 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.47 $ | 2.07 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.1 $ | 48.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
121 $ | 74.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.4 $ | 30.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 260 $ | 260 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 428 $ | 523 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 500 $ | 340 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 599 $ | 584 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,603 $ | 1,143 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,100 $ | 1,924 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 769 $ | 541 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.49 % | 8.81 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.2 $ | 35 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Haircut | 6.39 $ | 7.87 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 109 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 93.3 $ | 59.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 369 $ | 260 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,035 $ | 6,766 $ |